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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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"special" a term for handicapped people?
Hi.
I´am from Germany and I heard that "special" is a term for handicapped people. Is that true? And if so could you give me an example or a link? Thx!
I´am from Germany and I heard that "special" is a term for handicapped people. Is that true? And if so could you give me an example or a link? Thx!
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" For example, a sign at a museum may read: Visitors with special needs should contact the information desk for any assistance that may be required. A line on a regitration form may ask: Do you have any special needs that require specific accommodations to participte in the conference? Special needs may also apply to children with learning disabilities.
- " For example, a sign at a museum may read: Visitors with special needs should contact the information desk for any assistance that may be required.
- A line on a regitration form may ask: Do you have any special needs that require specific accommodations to participte in the conference?
- Special needs may also apply to children with learning disabilities.
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In the US, we don't say the people are special but we refer to "special needs."
For example, a sign at a museum may read: Visitors with special needs should contact the information desk for any assistance that may be required.
A line on a regitration form may ask: Do you have any special needs that require specific accommodations to participte in the conference?
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For example, a sign at a museum may read: Visitors with special needs should contact the information desk for any assistance that may be required.
A line on a regitration form may ask: Do you have any special needs that require specific accommodations to participte in the conference?
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Hi,
I've heard the term 'special', but I more often hear 'people with special needs'.
The whole matter of how to speak of people with handicaps is very sensitive today. Many terms that were used for a long time, eg 'cripple', are today often considered extremely offensive.
I suggest you search around on the 'net a bit. eg
I've heard the term 'special', but I more often hear 'people with special needs'.
The whole matter of how to speak of people with handicaps is very sensitive today. Many terms that were used for a long time, eg 'cripple', are today often considered extremely offensive.
I suggest you search around on the 'net a bit. eg
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I hear "special" a lot, not in formal communication but in private conversation. Not "the Belmont school is committed to serving special children," but certainly "Jane has three children. Her older two are in public school but her youngest is a special child. She goes to Belmont." As Clive said, it's all about not offending.
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AnonymousI´am from Germany and I heard that "special" is a term for handicapped people. Is that true? And if so could you give me an example or a link? Thx!It's true. "Special Olympics" is an example. http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+
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